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Odo Bishop of Bayeux

YearDay/MonthTitle
William the Conqueror (1066 - 1087)
1067 Odo becomes William's deputy
 Odo,the Bishop or Bayeux, became William the Conqueror's deputy in England and was assisted by William Fitz Osbern until Osbern's death in 1071. Odo also became the Earl of Kent and his wealth and land became considerable.
 
1070 Lanfranc becomes Archbishop of Canterbury
 William the Conqueror placed Lanfranc in the position of Archbishop of Canterbury a move designed to strengthen his hold on the English throne. Thomas of Bayeux, a pupil of Odo (William's brother), was put in the position of Archbishop of York after the death of Ealred who died on September 11, 1069. Archbishop Stigand was imprisoned in Winchester.
 
1077Jul 14 The Bayeux Tapestry
 The Bayeux Tapestry is first shown at the dedication of Odo's cathedral.
 
1083 Odo imprisoned
 William imprisoned his half-brother Odo, Bishop of Bayeux.

See Also

Robert Mowbray
Robert of Belleme, Earl of Shrewsbury
William Fitz Osbern Earl of Hereford
WILLIAM I, the Conqueror, King of England 1066-1087
Herluin de Conteville
Herleva
 Rochester Castle
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